MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
16,029 km
9,960 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
16,029 km
9,960 mi / 8,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
360°
north

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MAN VAU
Airport Name Manchester Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code MAN VAU
ICAO Code EGCC NFNV
City Manchester Vatukoula
Country United Kingdom Fiji
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 257 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Manchester (MAN) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 16,029 kilometers (9,960 miles / 8,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Manchester, it's 05:10 in Vatukoula. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vatukoula (VAU) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Manchester Airport (MAN) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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